Sam Warburton has conceded Wales must now rely on other teams to help them if they are to win the Six Nations title. The Wales flanker admits even if his team win all three of their remaining matches, and pick up bonus points, they will still require Italy, Scotland or Ireland to do what they failed to achieve – beat England.
Swansea City goalscorers Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson believe hard work on the training field is behind their surge away from the Premier League relegation zone. The Swans’ 2-0 victory at home to Leicester City on Sunday has lifted them four points clear of the bottom three.
Cardiff Devils 3, Nottingham Panthers 0 Cardiff Devils completed a magnificent weekend with a three-goal win against Nottingham Panthers at Ice Arena Wales. Elite League leaders Devils won at Coventry Blaze 6-3 on Saturday and crushed Nottingham Panthers 3-0 at home the following evening. The delight of Devils fans was enhanced when title rivals Sheffield […]
Leeds United 0, Cardiff City 2 Greg Halford, Cardiff City’s experienced and versatile defender, showed exactly why manager Neil Warnock signed him during January. Halford, 32, was given the task of stopping Leeds United playmaker Pablo Hernandez and he succeeded in style, playing as part of a five-man midfield. He operated just in front of […]
Merthyr Town 1, Chesham United 0 Jarrad Wright fired Merthyr Town’s winning goal with his first touch at Penydarren Park. In a fiercely contested Southern League clash Chesham United had failed to take a golden opportunity to score when Martyrs goalkeeper Oliver Davies saved a penalty. Wright was sent on as a second half substitute […]
Gareth Bale has given Wales a huge boost by finally returning to training for Real Madrid after his ankle injury. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since suffering the injury in Madrid’s Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon on November 22.
Coventry Blaze 3, Cardiff Devils 6 Cardiff Devils regained number one slot in Elite League with a win which was far more comprehensive that the scoreline suggests. Devils were without suspended players Andrew Hotham and Patrick Bordeleau plus injured captain Jake Morissette, but were still able to dominate. Belfast Giants went top of the table […]
Elfyn Evans shrugged off an engine issue to hold onto sixth place at Rally Sweden on Sunday. The Dolgellau-born flier continued his encouraging start to the season having also finished sixth on his comeback in Monte Carlo last month.
Manager Mark Aizlewood heaped praise on his Carmarthen Town side after they unexpectedly brought The New Saints unbeaten run to an end on Saturday. Liam Thomas grabbed the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time to hand TNS their first defeat of the season. The result brings an end to a staggering […]
Jordan Ayew wants to use previous relegation pain to help Swansea retain their Premier League status and reward his brother Andre’s faith. The 25-year-old forward joined the Swans on transfer deadline day and could make his debut against fellow strugglers Leicester on Sunday following his return from the African Nations Cup.
Rob Howley insists Wales can still contest the Six Nations title by channelling the frustration at their heart-breaking late loss to England. The Wales coach believes his team can summon enough reserves to hit back when they go to Scotland in two weeks’ time and still compete for a championship they last won four years ago.
Sioned Harries admitted Wales women have a tough week ahead after a crushing 63-0 whitewash by England at Cardiff Arms Park. The Scarlets back-row forward said the squad will have to pick themselves up before facing Scotland in their next Six Nations clash.
Neil Warnock reckons the 2-0 win at Leeds United is the best of his time at Cardiff City – and the greatest away display of his long managerial career. The Bluebirds chief relished his return to Elland Road – where he was in charge for 14 months before leaving in 2013 – to see off Garry Monk’s promotion hopefuls.
Elfyn Evans is on course for a second top six World Rally Championship finish in a succession at Rally Sweden. The Dolgeallau-born driver goes into the final day in sixth overall having climbed up from ninth overnight.
Wales U20s coach Jason Strange has suggested England have a rare talent on their hands in Zach Mercer. Strange watched his Wales youngsters lose their eight-match unbeaten run when they went down 37-21 to the junior world champions.
Graham Westley hailed a job well done as Newport County extended their unbeaten run to five games after holding leader Doncaster. The goalless draw at Rodney Parade left the Exiles two points from safety before their relegation rivals played their games on Saturday.
Joey Martin is focused on Cardiff Devils glory. He refuses to even blink or avert his graze from that aim as Devils close in on the Elite League prizes Martin and his team-mates covet. That was underlined during the final 10 minutes of Cardiff’s Challenge Cup semi-final against Belfast Giants when Martin spend virtually two […]
Elfyn Evans is lying ninth after the second day of Rally Sweden after being hit by a puncture on the snowy roads. The Dolgellau-born driver is looking to follow up his sixth place in Monte Carlo last month on his return to the World Rally Championship.
The New Saints are on the brink of winning the Dafabet Welsh Premier League title and could be crowned champions this weekend for the sixth season in a row. The Oswestry side’s scintillating form has seen them win 22 and draw one of their 23 league games this season. Already a foregone conclusion, the title race […]
Cardiff Fire are out to step up their bid for an ice hockey triple crown when Isle of Wight Buccaneers come to Cardiff Bay on Saturday (6.30pm). National League leaders Fire, who still boast a 100 per cent record after 12 matches this season, would love to finish 2016-17 with three trophies. They stand top […]